Do I need a license to practice psychology?

I have done my M.Sc in psychology and want to open my own consultant office. Is my certificate enough to start this profession? Or do i need license to practice psychology? Is there any higher course that can be done to be psychologist?

Re: Do I need a license to practice psychology?

Hi friend
A postgraduation degree is enough to run a psychology consultancy.
Working in psychology typically requires a bachelor's degree at minimum. Psychology programs include coursework in neuroscience, perception and psychological specialties, such as social and clinical.
Most states require individuals running a private practice to have Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or a Doctor of Psychology ( Psy.D. ). WhilePh.D. programs focus moreso on research, Psy.D. programs are geared towards clinical practice. Prospective school psychologists may need to earn an educational specialist degree, which includes academic and experience requirements.
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Re: Do I need a license to practice psychology?

HI,

There is a two way to obtain license of Clinical Psychologist. This License provided by RCI(Rehabilitation Council Of India).You can get license automatically when you complete minimum level of education from RCI certified university and Institution. And another way, you can apply in RCI to register you after appropriate educational Degree. Please Share your Valuable responses information.